Lauren Haygood is a geoscientist and science communicator dedicated to environmental research and public engagement. Her work integrates field sampling, laboratory analysis, and modeling to examine how redox processes and metal interactions influence biogeochemical behavior in aqueous systems. During her academic tenure, Lauren has advised and mentored numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in geoscience research.

Beyond research, Lauren is involved in science policy and outreach. She serves on national and international geoscience committees, contributes to STEM education and initiatives, and developed and leads a community science project focusing on addressing water quality in Oklahoma (see also: geoscienceinaction.org/-/media/files/geoscience-in-action/023-4187542760-geoscience-in-action-report-web.pdf pages 57-59). Her efforts aim to bridge the gap between scientists, policymakers, and the public, ensuring environmental research has a meaningful societal impact.

Lauren's work has been recognized in various forms, including the Sierra Club Magazine (2024), AGU Eos Career Issue (2022), and Owasson to Watch (2021, Owasso Reporter). She continues to advance environmental sustainability and water stewardship by integrating research, public outreach, science-informed policy engagement, while mentoring the next generation of scientists. 

• My favorite phrase is “mussels are livers for rivers.” 

• My favorite element is Osmium.

• My favorite mineral is Cinnabar.

• My favorite river is the Onyx River in Antarctica.

• My favorite lake is Sanborn Lake in Oklahoma.

• My favorite aquifer is the Garber-Wellington Aquifer in Oklahoma.

• My favorite ocean is the Arctic Ocean.